Capitol Quotes: May 27, 2010

“We’re all in support of creating jobs, but not destroying the natural beauty of any land.” — John Bush, vice chairman of the San Carlos Apache Tribe, on the tribe’s opposition to a land swap that would give Resolution Copper 2,400 acres of national forest.

“It’s just not the real red meat it was a year ago. But it will come back. I think you’ll be surprised in a few months. All you’re going to be hearing is 105, 105, 105.” — Rep. David Stevens, a Sierra Vista Republican, on the diminished interest in Proposition 105 reform.

“The Voter Protection Act is the worst thing that’s happened to the state of Arizona.” — Former state Rep. Mike Gardner.